Phil Lynott - The Story Of My Life - 8CD | Pre-Order 30.10.26

The Story Of My Life is the definitive collection celebrating the extraordinary solo work of Philip Lynott, the legendary Thin Lizzy frontman, bassist and songwriter. Compiled by renowned Thin Lizzy archivist Nick Sharp and released with the full support of the Philip Lynott estate, this expansive eight-disc set brings together Lynott's complete solo recordings alongside a wealth of material from the archives. The collection includes his two solo albums, including the long-awaited release of his previously unreleased second album, plus rare demos, alternate versions and archive recordings, many available officially for the first time. Presented in deluxe packaging, The Story Of My Life also features an extensive booklet with new sleeve notes by Mark Blake (Mojo), alongside rare photographs and memorabilia, making this the most comprehensive collection of Philip Lynott's solo recordings ever released. 

Track Listing

DISC ONE: SOLO IN SOHO
1. Dear Miss Lonely Hearts
2. King's Call
3. A Child's Lullaby
4. Tattoo (Giving It All Up For Love)
5. Solo In Soho
6. Girls
7. Yellow Pearl - First Version
8. Ode To A Black Man
9. Jamaican Rum
10. Talk In '79

DISC TWO: FATALISTIC ATTITUDE (ALTERNATE ALBUM)
1. Somebody Else's Dream - Fatalistic Attitude Version
2. Little Bit Of Water - Fatalistic Attitude Version
3. Gino - Fatalistic Attitude Version
4. Don't Talk About Me Baby - Fatalistic Attitude Version
5. Hate - Fatalistic Attitude Version
6. Fatalistic Attitude - Fatalistic Attitude Version
7. The Man's A Fool - Fatalistic Attitude Version
8. Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song) - Fatalistic Attitude Version
9. Cathleen - Fatalistic Attitude Version
10. Growing Up - Fatalistic Attitude Version
11. Old Town - Fatalistic Attitude Version

DISC THREE: THE PHILIP LYNOTT ALBUM
1. Fatalistic Attitude
2. The Man's A Fool
3. Old Town
4. Cathleen
5. Growing Up
6. Together - Album Version
7. Little Bit Of Water
8. Ode To Liberty (The Protest Song)
9. Gino
10. Don't Talk About Me Baby

DISC FOUR: NON-ALBUM MIXES, B-SIDES & OFFICIAL RARITIES
1. Yellow Pearl - 7" Remix Edit
2. Yellow Pearl - 12" Remix
3. Yellow Pearl - 7" Remix 2
4. Yellow Pearl - TOTP Theme
5. Together - 7" Remix Edit
6. Together - 12" Dance Mix
7. Somebody Else's Dream
8. Beat Of The Drum
9. The Lady Loves To Dance - 7" Version
10. The Lady Loves To Dance - 12" Version
11. Nineteen - 7" Mix
12. Nineteen - Extended Version
13. Nineteen - Dub Mix
14. Nineteen - Extended Dub Mix

DISC FIVE: NON-ALBUM MIXES, B-SIDES & OFFICIAL RARITIES
1. Parisienne Walkways
2. Spanish Guitar
3. Don't Believe A Word
4. Tennessee Stud
5. Please Don't Leave Me - Original Version
6. A Tribute To Sandy Denny
7. Out In The Fields
8. Military Man
9. Still In Love With You
10. Stop Messin' Around - Live From The Ulster Hall, Belfast, UK / 18th December 1984
11. Parisienne Walkways - Live From The Ulster Hall, Belfast, UK / 18th December 1984
12. Out In The Fields - Live From The Manchester Apollo, UK / 23rd September 1985

DISC SIX: DEMOS
1. Reggae 2 - Demo
2. Tattoo - Ruff Mix
3. Ode To A Black Man - Diff Mix And Vocals
4. Jamaican Rum - Rough Mix
5. Something's Going On - Demo
6. Parisienne Walkways - Demo
7. Bad Is Bad - Demo
8. The Story Of My Life - Demo
9. Catholic Charm - Monitor Mix
10. Dirty Old Town - Monitor Mix
11. Sweet Samantha - Demo
12. The Man's A Fool - Monitor Mix
13. Don't Talk About Me Baby - Monitor Mix
14. For Always - Demo
15. Mystery Aka I Hear You Call - With Vocal / Rough Mix

DISC SEVEN: DEMOS
1. Together - Paul Brady Version
2. Together - New Bass And Synths
3. Beat Of The Drum - Extended
4. Someone's Out To Get Ya - Demo
5. I've Heard Lately - Demo
6. Blue Parris - Demo
7. I Don't Need This - Demo (Grand Slam)
8. Crazy - Demo (Grand Slam)
9. Hot And Spicy - Demo (Grand Slam)
10. Dedication - Demo (Grand Slam)
11. Harlem - Demo (Grand Slam)
12. Can't Get Away - Demo
13. I'm Still Alive - Demo
14. One Wish - Demo

DISC EIGHT: SOLO BAND REHEARSALS 1982
1. Yellow Pearl - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
2. Together - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
3. Kings Call - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
4. The Man's A Fool - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982 / Version 1
5. Dear Miss Lonely Hearts - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
6. Tattoo - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
7. Girls - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
8. Solo In Soho - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
9. Old Town - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
10. Growing Up - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982
11. The Man's A Fool - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982 / Version 2
12. Fatalistic Attitude - Solo Band Rehearsals / 1982

Specifications

• Artist: Phil Lynott
• Album: The Story Of My Life
• Format: 8CD
• Edition: 8CD
• Label: UMR
• Catalogue Number: 7573300
• Barcode: 0602475733003

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